Suzuka Gray Avant - now with moAr mods

lnferno · 04-25-2012, 05:59 PM

My Suzuka Gray A6 Avant got a huge make-over!

- BBS RS-GT (Forged) 19x8.5" wheels w/+32mm offset
- 255/35/19 Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position RE970AS
- H&R Rear Sway Bar
- KW V1 Coilovers
- Painted the orange corner markers

I haven't had a chance to really test the handling yet as I had my 4 previous tires/wheels and old suspension in the back, so I really didn't want to get on it around any corners with all of that stuff in the back. I'll update this thread in the next couple of days with impressions on the handling once I get a chance to really get on it.

Anyways, here's a couple before and after pics:

Before:

After:

lnferno · 04-25-2012, 08:02 PM

I just got back from a test drive. These coilovers are absolutely perfect for me!

Short version:
I can't tell a difference from the stock suspension, that is, until I turn!

Longer version:
What I loved about my car in stock form is how comfortable and luxurious it drove. It felt like I was riding on air with the stock suspension. That was great and all for when I drove in a straight line, but as soon as I would turn or go through some turns/twisties, it felt like the leaning tower of Pisa with how much body roll it had. I really hated the fact that I had to go a lot slower through turns without feeling like the car was going to tip over. My biggest concern with going with any coil over system was that it was going to compromise the luxury ride factor for performance. The nice thing about the KW V1s is that I really don't feel as if the ride quality was comprised at all. The ride quality really doesn't feel that much different in normal driving, but it does feel like it's planted a lot better than before. It especially feels planted through the turns and twisties, but I also have to give credit to the H&R rear sway bar for that, too. The car just feels very planted and solid through turns (not anything like before with the stock suspension).

I don't want to give the impression that this setup now feels like a track-ready GT-type car. I'm not going to be tracking this car or anything like that, so I really didn't feel the need to go with a more advanced suspension system (BTDT). But if anyone is looking for a coil over system that will make an incredible difference on the street with stability and cornering, I'd highly recommend this suspension.

I now feel that I can lose minivans in the corners lol In all seriousness though, having gone Stage 2+ and now with these coilovers and rear sway, I feel like this car finally now has the perfect blend of power and handling, without sacrificing the luxury feel!

MainlandMig · 04-25-2012, 09:55 PM

Awesome... Thanks for sharing feedback...keep up the great posts...AND pics!

SOASOAS · 04-29-2012, 03:08 PM

Quick question... are those RS-GT or RGR rims?

lnferno · 04-29-2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOASOAS

Quick question... are those RS-GT or RGR rims?

RS-GT

LMSI-G35X · 05-02-2012, 09:01 AM

Can I ask where you bought the H&R rear sway bar from?

lnferno · 05-02-2012, 02:11 PM

ECS Tuning

Mr Kram · 05-02-2012, 03:12 PM

loving this car.

04-25-2012, 08:02 PM	#2
lnferno AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 452	I just got back from a test drive. These coilovers are absolutely perfect for me! Short version: I can't tell a difference from the stock suspension, that is, until I turn! Longer version: What I loved about my car in stock form is how comfortable and luxurious it drove. It felt like I was riding on air with the stock suspension. That was great and all for when I drove in a straight line, but as soon as I would turn or go through some turns/twisties, it felt like the leaning tower of Pisa with how much body roll it had. I really hated the fact that I had to go a lot slower through turns without feeling like the car was going to tip over. My biggest concern with going with any coil over system was that it was going to compromise the luxury ride factor for performance. The nice thing about the KW V1s is that I really don't feel as if the ride quality was comprised at all. The ride quality really doesn't feel that much different in normal driving, but it does feel like it's planted a lot better than before. It especially feels planted through the turns and twisties, but I also have to give credit to the H&R rear sway bar for that, too. The car just feels very planted and solid through turns (not anything like before with the stock suspension). I don't want to give the impression that this setup now feels like a track-ready GT-type car. I'm not going to be tracking this car or anything like that, so I really didn't feel the need to go with a more advanced suspension system (BTDT). But if anyone is looking for a coil over system that will make an incredible difference on the street with stability and cornering, I'd highly recommend this suspension. I now feel that I can lose minivans in the corners lol In all seriousness though, having gone Stage 2+ and now with these coilovers and rear sway, I feel like this car finally now has the perfect blend of power and handling, without sacrificing the luxury feel! __________________ "Some say that the outline of his left nipple is exactly the same shape as the Nürburgring" Current: 2011 Audi A6 Avant 3.0T Prestige Stg II+ \| Former: 06 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S \| 01 Audi S4 - Stg III+ \| 06 VW Touareg V8 \| 06 Audi A4 Avant 2.0T Stg I \| 06 Audi A4 2.0T - Stg III- \| 01 Audi S4 - Stg II

04-25-2012, 09:55 PM	#3
MainlandMig AudiWorld Senior Member 2005 Audi A6 My Garage Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlantic City Metro Area Posts: 678	Awesome... Thanks for sharing feedback...keep up the great posts...AND pics! __________________ CURRENT 2011 A6 (C6) 3.0 SC Quattro Prestige Brilliant Black on Amaretto/Black Leather w Dark Brown Walnut Wood Trim Audi Side Assist \| 19 RS6s/Tri-Spokes/Peelers from B8S4 Summers\| OEM 10 Spoke w 18 AS Contis Winters \| Power Rear & Manual Side Sunshades Soon Tints 50%_Front Doors 35%_Rear Doors 20%_C-pillar & Rear PREVIOUS 2005 A6 (C6) 4.2 Quattro S-Line Light Silver Metallic* on Ebony Leather w Wood Trim 2001 A6 (C5) 2.8 Quattro Melange Metallic on Melange w Wood Trim 1999 A4 (B5) 1.8T Quattro Sport Black on Ebony Leatherette w Aluminum Trim

05-02-2012, 02:11 PM	#7
lnferno AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 452	ECS Tuning __________________ "Some say that the outline of his left nipple is exactly the same shape as the Nürburgring" Current: 2011 Audi A6 Avant 3.0T Prestige Stg II+ \| Former: 06 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S \| 01 Audi S4 - Stg III+ \| 06 VW Touareg V8 \| 06 Audi A4 Avant 2.0T Stg I \| 06 Audi A4 2.0T - Stg III- \| 01 Audi S4 - Stg II

05-02-2012, 03:12 PM	#8
Mr Kram AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 141	loving this car. __________________ Two sedans and a station wagon...

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04-29-2012, 03:08 PM	#4
SOASOAS AudiWorld Member 2012 Audi A4 My Garage Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 278	Quick question... are those RS-GT or RGR rims?

05-02-2012, 09:01 AM	#6
LMSI-G35X AudiWorld Senior Member 2008 Audi A6 My Garage Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,253	Can I ask where you bought the H&R rear sway bar from?